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Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust
Cover Story June 21, 2026

Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust

Political scientist Matt Barreto says rising Latino turnout, especially among younger voters, ... more

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Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs. Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs.
Latinos May 12, 2025

Raul Ruiz: To Be Chicano Was to Be an Activist. The Library of Congress has acquired his photographs.

The Library of Congress has acquired the photographs, manuscripts and periodical collection ... more

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Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests
Immigration June 16, 2025

Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests

President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations ... more

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Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle
Culture July 21, 2025

Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle

As the Trump Administration continues its savage operations against immigrants, it is ... more

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14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year 14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year
Immigration September 5, 2025

14 Lives Lost Behind Bars: Migrants Died in ICE Custody During Trump’s First Year

Since 2019, 69 migrants have died while in the custody of U.S. ... more

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A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch
Immigration October 23, 2025

A mother and Son Fled Colombia for a Better Life. He Died in St. Louis on ICE’s Watch

Brayan Rayo-Garzón, a Colombian migrant, died on April 8 while in the ... more

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Home Depot Accused of Using Psychological Torture to Drive Out Day Laborers Home Depot Accused of Using Psychological Torture to Drive Out Day Laborers
Cover Story December 18, 2025

Home Depot Accused of Using Psychological Torture to Drive Out Day Laborers

At the end of November, Home Depot installed high-frequency “mosquito” noise machines ... more

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In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter
Latinos February 24, 2026

In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter

Though SELA Arts Foundation is still young, its early efforts have been ... more

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Tapatío Sold After 55 Years as Ozempic Users Drive New Demand Tapatío Sold After 55 Years as Ozempic Users Drive New Demand
Food April 13, 2026

Tapatío Sold After 55 Years as Ozempic Users Drive New Demand

Tapatío hot sauce sale signals a major shift in Latino-owned business ownership, ... more

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Tomatoes Become “Red Gold” as Prices Jump 40% Tomatoes Become “Red Gold” as Prices Jump 40%
Food May 13, 2026

Tomatoes Become “Red Gold” as Prices Jump 40%

Tomato prices jumped sharply as bad weather, tariffs on Mexican imports, and ... more

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For Young Latinos, the American Dream of Homeownership Is Getting Harder to Achieve For Young Latinos, the American Dream of Homeownership Is Getting Harder to Achieve
Housing June 25, 2026

For Young Latinos, the American Dream of Homeownership Is Getting Harder to Achieve

New research shows home prices are rising much faster than young adults' ... more

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In LA’s Latino Neighborhoods, How Safe Is the Football Dream? New CTE Research Raises the Alarm In LA’s Latino Neighborhoods, How Safe Is the Football Dream? New CTE Research Raises the Alarm
Cover Story September 1, 2026

In LA’s Latino Neighborhoods, How Safe Is the Football Dream? New CTE Research Raises the Alarm

(All Photos: @East Side Media TV/Erik Sarni) New research on CTE is raising ... more

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Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity:  Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity:  Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership
Latinos October 29, 2022

Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity: Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership

Even with low percentages of the total population, Latinos have added important ... more

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Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress
Latinos June 16, 2023

Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress

A new study by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute found ... more

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